Mrs. Burns's Homework Helpline

February 13

2012-02-13T09:59:00.000-08:00

Monday-Day 3-Computer Class
Math-Homework Sheet and Fact Homework 71
Reading-practice the new key words for "Life in the Forest"

Spelling-complete the Trace and Write worksheet
Tuesday-Day 4-Gym
Reading-practice the new key words for "Life in the Forest" and complete both sides of the worksheet "Clever Connector"

Wednesday-Day 5-Book Exchange
Math-Homework Sheet and Fact Homework 72
Reading-practice the key words and read "Life in the Forest"
Spelling-complete practice book

Thursday-Day 1-Music
Math-Homework Sheet and Fact Homework 73

Tuesday is our Valentine's Party! Please send your child's Valentine cards to school tomorrow. We will be having ice cream sundaes at our party!!

Please send a snack to school daily.

Please sign and return all tests in the Friday folder!

Progress reports will be sent home on Thursday!

There is no school for students on Friday, February 17 due to Teacher In-service.

There is no school on Monday, February 20 in observance of President's Day.

February 6

2012-02-06T07:50:00.000-08:00

Monday-Day 3-Computer Class

Math-complete Fact and Homework Sheet 68
Spelling-complete the Trace and Write worksheet
Reading-read "The Big Circle" and practice the key words

Tuesday-Day 4-Gym-Wear sneakers!!

Math-complete Fact and Homework Sheet 69
Spelling-complete Practice Book page 38 and study for the Pre-test tomorrow!
Reading-read "The Big Circle" and practice the key words

Wednesday-Day 5-Library Class-Remember books!!

Math-complete Fact Homework 70
Phonics-complete Homework Sheet 73
Spelling-write Pre-test corrections 3x's each and study for the Final Test
Reading-read "The Big Circle" and practice the key words. We will take the Oral Word List Test tomorrow!!

Thursday-Day 1-Music

Reading-read "The Big Circle." We will take the Written Vocabulary and Comprehension Test tomorrow!!
Phonics-complete Homework Sheet 74

Friday-Day 2-Art

Have a great weekend!!
Please sign and return ALL tests, even if they are not stamped, all tests must be signed and returned!!

Notes
-IT IS BULLY AWARENESS WEEK! We will have a Bullying program on Tuesday afternoon. The schedule for the week's activities was in the Friday folder.

-Remember to send snack daily!

-Our Valentine Party will be on Tuesday, February 14. You can send Valentine cards anytime before then.

January 30-February 3

2012-01-30T07:11:00.000-08:00

Monday
Math-Homework sheet 65
Spelling-complete the "Trace and Write" Worksheet
Reading-practice key words for "The Big Circle"

**If you would like you can send 100 of some food item to share with the class for the 100th Day of School celebration tomorrow!**

Tuesday
**100th Day of School**

Reading-practice key words and read the story "The Big Circle"

Wednesday
Phonics-complete Homework Sheet 69
Reading-practice key words and read the story "The Big Circle"
Math-practice writing the number words

Thursday
Reading-practice key words
Phonics-read "A Get Well Wish" with your child
Math-complete the Fact Homework and Homework Sheet 66
Spelling-complete the "Trace and Write" Worksheet

Friday
No Homework!! Have a great weekend!!

-Please remember to send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible.
-Please send a snack to school daily with your child.

January 23

2012-01-23T09:06:00.000-08:00

HOMEWORK
Monday-Day 3-Computer Class
Math-complete HWsheet and Fact Practice 62
Reading-practice Key Words and read the story "Who Works Here?"
Spelling-complete practice book pg. 35

Tuesday-Day 4- Gym
Math-complete HWsheet and Fact Practice 63
Reading-practice Key Words and read the story "Who Works Here?"
Spelling-complete "Trace and Write Worksheet" and study

Wednesday-Day 5- Library
Math-complete HWsheet and Fact Practice 64
Reading-practice Key Words and read the story "Who Works Here?"
Spelling-write Pre-test corrections 3x's each and study

Thursday-Day 1-Music
Math-complete HWsheet 64
Reading-read the story "Who Works Here?"
Phonics-complete HWsheet 69

Friday-Day 2-Art

TESTS
Wednesday-Spelling Pre-test

Thursday-Spelling Final Test and the Oral Wordlist Test for "Who Works Here?"
Math Fact Assessment #7

Friday-Reading Vocabulary and Comprehension Test for "Who Works Here?"

We will also be doing Fluency Assessments for the 3rd and 4th Marking Periods. Look for those in the Friday Folder!!!

NOTES

-Please send a snack for your child daily.
-Please send the $4.00 Party Money as soon as possible.
-There will be an Early Dismissal on Friday, January 27. Students will be dismissed at 11:45!

We will be celebrating the 100th day on Tuesday, January 31. If you would like, you can send 100 of some food item for your child to share with the class. (ex.; M&Ms, gold fish,fruit loops, mini pretzels,etc.)

January 16

2012-01-17T10:27:00.000-08:00

Tuesday-Day 4-Gym
Math-Fact Homework 60
Reading-practice the new key word cards for "Who Works Here?"

Wednesday-Day 5-Book Exchange
Reading-read "Who Works Here?" and review key word cards
Spelling-complete trace and write worksheet
Phonics-complete Homework Sheet 63

Thursday-Day 1-Music
-Reading-read "Who Works Here?" and review key word cards
-Math-Lesson 61 HW Sheet and Fact Practice
-Spelling-complete the Rhyming worksheet

Friday-Day 2-Art

-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible.

-Please send a snack with your child daily!

-Please look over the items in your child's Friday Folder. ALL TESTS MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED ON MODAY IN THE TEST FOLDER!

-The 3rd Marking Period will begin on Wednesday, January 18.

-Report Cards will be sent home on Friday! Please cut the bottom section off, sign it and return it in the Friday folder!

January 9

2012-01-09T09:38:00.000-08:00

Monday
Day 4-Gym
-Read "The Farmer in the Hat" and practice key words.
-complete Math Homework and Fact Practice 56.
-complete Spelling trace and write worksheet.

Tuesday
Day 5-Book Exchange
-Read "The Farmer in the Hat" and practice key words.
-complete Math Homework and Fact Practice 57.

Wednesday
Day 1-Music
-Read "The Farmer in the Hat" and practice key words.
-complete Math Homework and Fact Practice 58.
-complete Spelling trace and write worksheet and study for the Pre-test.

Thursday
Day 2-Art
-Read "The Farmer in the Hat." Discuss the story to prepare for the test tomorrow.
-complete Math Homework and Fact Practice 59.
-write Spelling corrections 3x's each and study.
-complete the Phonics Homework Sheet 62.

Friday
Day 3-Computer Class

No School for students on Monday, January 16!

December 19-23

2011-12-19T11:17:00.000-08:00

Monday
Spelling-complete the Trace and Write Worksheet and study
Math-complete Homework sheet 53B

Tuesday
Spelling-write corrections 3x's each and study
Phonics-complete the review worksheet
Math-complete Fact Practice and Homework sheet 54B

Wednesday
Read the story "Here Comes Pete the Pig" with your child

Specials;
Monday-Library
Tuesday-Music
Wednesday-Art
Thursday-Computer Class
Friday-Gym

We will go to the High School on Wednesday morning to see the High School Band and Chorus perform.

Our Christmas Party is on Thursday afternoon!

Friday is an early dismissal for students! Students will be dismissed at 11:45.

December 12

2011-12-12T10:59:00.000-08:00

Monday
Day 5-Book Exchange

We had our Holiday Concert this morning!

Homework;
-Math Fact Homework sheet 50
-Spelling Trace and Write worksheet

Tuesday
Day 1-Music

Homework;
-Phonics Homework sheet 53
-Math Fact Practice Sheet

Wednesday
Day 2-Art

Homework;
-Math Homework and Fact Sheets 51
-Spelling Trace and Write Worksheet

Thursday
Day 3-Computer Class

Homework;
-Math Homework and Fact Sheets 52
-Read the Phonics Reader "Get the Ball" with your child tonight. The reader can stay at home!

Friday
Day 4-Gym

We will go to the High School to see the NSE Chorus and Band perform their Holiday Show!

Have a nice weekend!!

December 5

2011-12-05T10:19:00.000-08:00

Reading
Practice the key words and story "A Big Fish for Max" nightly.
Math
Monday-Lesson 46 Homework Sheets
Tuesday-Lesson 47 Homework Sheets
Wednesday-Lesson 48 Homework Sheets
Thursday-Lesson 49 Homework Sheets
Phonics
Tuesday- Homework Sheet 49
Spelling
Complete the Trace and Write Worksheets on Monday and Wednesday nights and study!

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Tests this week are as follows;

Thursday
Spelling Pre-test

Oral Wordlist Test in Reading

Friday
Phonics Assessment

Written Vocabulary and Comprehension Test in Reading

Final Spelling Test for those that didn't get 100 on the Pre-test

November 14

2011-11-16T06:19:00.001-08:00

Monday-Day 3 (Computer Class)
-complete Math Fact and Homework sheet 38
-read Animal Park and review word cards
-complete Spelling Trace and Write worksheet
Tuesday-Day 4 (Gym)
-complete Math Fact and Homework sheet 39
-read Animal Park and review word cards
-complete Spelling Practice Book pg.24
Wednesday-Day 5 (Library Class)
-read Animal Park and review word cards
-complete Math Fact Homework 40
-complete Phonics Homework for Lesson 42
-write Spelling corrections 3x's each and study
Thursday-Day 1 (Music)
-read Animal Park
-complete Phonics Homework for Lesson 43

November 7

2011-11-07T10:05:00.001-08:00

Monday (Day 4-Gym)
-complete Math fact and homework sheets for Lesson 35
-complete the Spelling “Trace and Write” worksheet
-practice Key Word cards for “Animal Park”

Tuesday (Day 5-Library/Book Exchange-please send Library books to school on every Day 5)
- practice the Key Word cards and read the story “Animal Park.”

Wednesday (Day 1-Music)
- practice the Key Word cards and read the story “Animal Park”
-complete Math fact and homework sheets for Lesson 36

Thursday (Day 2-Art)
-complete Math fact and homework sheets for Lesson 37
-complete Spelling Practice book pg. 21, write each word twice

Friday
Veterans’ Day
No school for students, Teacher In-service!

Notes
-I returned the top of the report card to parents that sent them in! We only need the bottom signed and cut off.
-We will have the Personal Body Safety program on Thursday morning.
-Please sign and return all papers in the red Test Folder weekly.
-We will have snack every afternoon. Please send your child a snack daily or you can send a box of snacks with your child’s name on it and I will distribute the snacks daily.

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

October 24

2011-10-24T09:16:00.001-07:00

Monday (Day 4-Gym)
- practice the Key Word cards and read the story “Get the Egg.”
-complete the Spelling Practice book pg. 17 (write each word 2x’s on the lines provided)
-complete Math homework sheet 28B

Tuesday (Day 5-Library/Book Exchange-please send Library books to school on every Day 5)
- practice the Key Word cards and read the story “Get the Egg.”
-complete Math homework sheet 29B
-complete Phonics Homework sheet 31

Wednesday (Day 1-Music)
- practice the Key Word cards and read the story “Get the Egg.”
-complete Math homework sheet 30B
-complete the Phonics Homework sheet 32

Thursday (Day 2-Art)
-read “I Pick Zack” with your child

Friday (Day 3-Computer Class)
Today is the Halloween Parade and Party. The parade will begin at 2:15! Please send your child’s costume in a bag that is labeled with his/her name. Costumes cannot be worn to school! Please do not send any knives, guns brooms, etc.
All are welcome to attend the parade in the loop at the front of the school. Only approved homeroom parents will be able to come inside for the party.

Notes
-please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible.
-Please sign and return all papers in the red Test Folder weekly.
-We will have snack every afternoon. Please send your child a snack daily or you can send a box of snacks with your child’s name on it and I will distribute the snacks daily.

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

October 17

2011-10-19T05:50:00.001-07:00

Monday (Day 4-Gym)
- practice the Key Word cards for the story “A Fox and a Kit.” We will take the Oral Wordlist Test tomorrow! Also, read and discuss the story.
-complete the Spelling Trace and Write Homework Sheet for “A Fox and a Kit.” We will take the Pre-Test tomorrow!
-complete Math homework sheet 25B

Tuesday (Day 5-Library/Book Exchange-please send Library books to school on every Day 5)
- read and discuss “A Fox and a Kit.” We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test tomorrow!
-write Spelling corrections 3x’s each and study for the Final Test

Wednesday (Day 1-Music)
-read “The Cat Cap” with your child
-complete Math homework sheet 26B
-complete the Phonics Homework sheet 29 (see important rules on back.)

Thursday (Day 2-Art)
-complete Math homework sheet 27B
-We will be walking over at the High School Track for the Diabetes Walk tomorrow morning. Students can wear gym clothes and must wear sneakers!

Friday (Day 3-Computer Class)
Early Dismissal 11:45

Notes
-please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible.
-Please sign and return all papers in the red Test Folder weekly.
-We will have snack every afternoon. Please send your child a snack daily or you can send a box of snacks with your child’s name on it and I will distribute the snacks daily.

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

October 10

2011-10-10T08:51:00.001-07:00

Monday (Day 4-Gym)
- practice the Key Word cards for the “A Fox and a Kit.”
-complete the Spelling Trace and Write Homework Sheet for “A Fox and a Kit”
-complete Math homework sheet 21B

Tuesday (Day 5-Library/Book Exchange-please send Library books to school on every Day 5)
- practice the Key Word cards for the “A Fox and a Kit.”
-complete Math homework sheet 22B
-study the Spelling words
-read the Phonics Reader “Jan and Pam” with your child

Wednesday (Day 1-Music)
-read “A Fox and a Kit” with your child and practice Key Words.
-complete Math homework sheet 23B
-study the Spelling words

Thursday (Day 2-Art)
- practice the Key Word cards for the “A Fox and a Kit” and read the story
-complete the Spelling Trace and Write Homework Sheet for “A Fox and a Kit”
-complete Math homework sheet 24B

Friday (Day 3-Computer Class)

Notes
-Please sign and return all papers in the red Test Folder weekly.
-We will have snack every afternoon. Please send your child a snack daily or you can send a box of snacks with your child’s name on it and I will distribute the snacks daily.

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

October 3

2011-10-05T12:02:00.000-07:00

Monday (Day 4-Gym)
- practice the blue Key Word cards and read the “Big Blue Ox.” We will take the Oral Wordlist Test tomorrow!
-study Spelling words for the Big Blue Ox
-complete Math homework sheet 18B

Tuesday (Day 5-Library/Book Exchange-please send Library books to school on every Day 5)
- read the “Big Blue Ox”
-complete Math homework sheet 19B
-complete the Spelling Trace and Write Homework Sheet. We will take the Spelling Pre-test tomorrow!

Wednesday (Day 1-Music)
-read “The Big Blue Ox” and discuss the story with your child. We will take the Written Vocabulary and Comprehension Test tomorrow!
-write Spelling corrections 3x’s each and study for the Spelling Final Test
-complete the Math Number practice sheet

Thursday (Day 2-Art)
-complete Phonics Homework sheet 23

Friday (Day 3-Computer Class)

Notes
-Please sign and return all papers in the red Test Folder weekly.
-We will have snack every afternoon. Please send your child a snack daily or you can send a box of snacks with your child’s name on it and I will distribute the snacks daily.

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

September 27

2011-09-27T13:02:00.001-07:00

Change in Spelling homework for tonight! There is no written homework, just study the words using the green notebook!

September 26

2011-09-27T07:19:00.001-07:00

Monday (Day 4-Gym)
- practice the blue Key Word cards
-study Spelling words for the Big Blue Ox
-complete Phonics Homework 16

Tuesday (Day 5-Library/Book Exchange-please send Library books to school on every Day 5)
-We will have Hearing Screenings today!
- practice the blue Key Word cards and read “Can Do” with your child
-complete Math homework sheet 15B
-complete the Spelling Trace and Write Homework Sheet

Wednesday (Day 1-Music)
-read “The Big Blue Ox” and discuss the story with your child, practice word cards
-complete Phonics Homework sheet 17

Thursday (Day 2-Art)
-read “The Big Blue Ox” and discuss the story with your child, practice word cards
-complete Math Homework sheet 16B
-complete the Spelling Trace and Write Homework Sheet

Friday (Day 3-Computer Class)
-Progress Reports will be in the Friday Folder!

Notes
-Please sign and return all papers in the red Test Folder weekly.
-We will have snack every afternoon. Please send your child a snack daily or you can send a box of snacks with your child’s name on it and I will distribute the snacks daily.

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

September12

2011-09-13T09:04:00.001-07:00

Monday (Day 4-Gym)
- practice Key Word cards for “Pig in a Wig”
-complete Spelling “Trace and Write” Worksheet
*Your child will have his/her green spelling book in the homework folder nightly. On days that we don’t have written homework in Spelling, please review the words orally.*
-complete Math homework sheet 8B

Tuesday (Day 5-Book Exchange)
- practice Key Word cards for “Pig in a Wig” and read “Fix It” with your child
-complete Math homework sheet 9B
-complete Phonics Homework sheet 7
-We will shop at the Book Fair tomorrow morning at 10:20!

Wednesday (Day 1-Music)
-read “Pig in a Wig” and discuss the story with your child, practice word cards
-complete Phonics Homework sheet 8
-complete Spelling Practice Book pg. 5
-Math Assessment 1 tomorrow

Thursday (Day 2-Art)
-read “Pig in a Wig” and discuss the story with your child, practice word cards
-complete Phonics Homework sheet 9

Friday (Day 3-Computer Class)

Notes
-Please sign and return all papers in the red Test Folder weekly.
-We will have snack every afternoon. Please send your child a snack daily or you can send a box of snacks with your child’s name on it and I will distribute the snacks daily.
-Book Fair shopping for our class is on Wednesday morning. You can shop with your child on Monday evening 4-7 pm.

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

May 16

2011-05-16T09:54:00.001-07:00

Monday
-In your child’s key word envelope you will find all of the important words that 1st graders should know! We have learned them throughout the year. We took a pre-test on them today. Please use that pre-test and the word cards to practice the words. We will take another final test on the words next Tuesday, May 24. That test will be used as the final Reading grade for this year!
-Read “The Lady in the Moon”-we will not be testing on this story, but please read it with your child tonight and tomorrow night!
-Complete Spelling Practice Book pg. 85 and study-this will be our last Spelling lesson!
-Complete the Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 106.

Tuesday
-We have Gym today-wear sneakers!
-Read “The Lady in the Moon.”
-Practice the white word cards.
-Complete the Spelling “Trace, Write and Spell Aloud” worksheet
-complete the Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 107

Wednesday
-Practice the white word cards.
-complete Spelling Practice Book pg. 87 and study for the Pre-test tomorrow

Thursday
-Have your child read “Hide and Seek” to you.
-We have Library-remember to bring your book!
-Spelling Pre-test; write corrections 3x’s each and study.
-We will go to the High School to see the Spring Concert!

Friday
-Have your child read “Arts and Crafts Day” to you.
-Parents need to sign and return test papers in the Friday folder.

Spelling List
lie right
tie night
pie bright
high tight
might light
Thank-you! Have a nice week!

May 9, 2011

2011-05-09T11:35:00.001-07:00

Monday
-Read “Mr. Bones” and practice the green key words
-complete Spelling Practice Book pg. 81 and study
-complete the Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 104

Tuesday
-Read “Mr. Bones” and practice the green key words
-have your child read “Joan’s Boat” phonics reader to you
-complete the Spelling “Trace, Write and Spell Aloud” worksheet
-complete the Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 105

Wednesday
-Read “Mr. Bones” and practice the green key words for the Oral Wordlist Test tomorrow
-complete Spelling Practice Book pg. 83 and study for the Pre-test tomorrow

Thursday
-We have Library-remember to bring your book!
-Spelling Pre-test; write corrections 3x’s each and study
-We will take the Oral Word List Test for “Mr. Bones”
-We will have a “Teens Against Tobacco” program this afternoon!

Friday
-We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test for “Mr. Bones” today.
-Parents need to sign and return test papers in the Friday folder.

Spelling List
boat snow
road row
loaf yellow
coat blow
soap pillow

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!

Monday, May 2

2011-05-02T10:33:00.000-07:00

Monday
-Read “The Dot” –we took the Oral Wordlist Test today and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be given tomorrow
-write the correct Spelling word next to the matching picture on the worksheet
-complete the Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 101
-We will continue to work on the Animal Unit this week!

Tuesday
-complete the “fill in the blank” worksheet and study
-complete the Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 102

Wednesday
-We will go on our Field Trip! It looks as though it is going to be a bit rainy and cool, so make sure that your child has a jacket or a hoodie. We will still go into the zoo for the program with the zoo keeper even if it is raining. Hopefully by 1:00 it will clear up and we will be able to roam around the zoo! Make sure that if you didn’t order a lunch from the cafeteria, that your child has a lunch in a disposable bag, no lunch cans!

Thursday
-We have Library-remember to bring your book!
-Spelling Pre-test; write corrections 3x’s each and study
-complete the Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 102
-We started a new story today! Read “Mr. Bones-Dinosaur Hunter” and practice the green word cards

Friday
-Parents need to sign and return test papers in the Friday folder.

Spelling List
zoo skunk
bobcat deer
porcupine bat
crocodile elk
snake owl

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!

2011-04-18T09:41:00.001-07:00

Homework Note
April 18-22
Mrs. Burns and Miss Wolfgang

Monday
-have your child read “The Easter Bunny Song” to you
-complete the Spelling Homework sheet and study, please help your child with the sentences
-complete the Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 94
-please sign and return the Field Trip permission paper that is in the folder today
Tuesday
-have your child read “Are You Ready, Little Bunny?” to you
-complete the Spelling Homework sheet and study, please help your child with the sentences
-complete the Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 95
Wednesday
-We have the Brainshow Mania game show today!
-Spelling Pre-test-write Spelling corrections 3x’s each and study
Thursday
-We have Library-remember to bring your book!
-Final Spelling Test

No School on Friday or Monday!

April 11-15

2011-04-11T09:56:00.000-07:00

Monday

-read “Mama’s Birthday Present” and practice the white word cards.

-please keep Word Card Envelopes in the Homework folder!

-complete the Spelling pg. 73

-complete the Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 94

Tuesday

-read “Mama’s Birthday Present” and practice the white word cards

-complete the Spelling “Trace, Write and Spell Aloud” worksheet

-complete the Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 95

Wednesday

-read “Mama’s Birthday Present” and practice the white word cards.

-complete Spelling pg. 75 and study for the Pre-test on Thursday

-no Math homework

Thursday (We have Library-remember to bring your book!)

-read “Mama’s Birthday Present” and practice the white word cards

-write the Spelling Pre-test corrections 3x’s each and study for the Final Test

-complete the Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 96

-Guidance Class with Mrs. Hull today!

Friday (We have Gym-wear sneakers!)

-parents should sign and return tests in the Test Folder.

~~We will continue to work on a unit about “Plants” in Science this week! We will plant on Friday!

Thank-you!

Have a nice week!!

Spelling List

“Mama’s Birthday Present”

**Rule; use ai in the beginning or middle of words and use ay at the end of words**

train tail rain mail

afraid

way play day may

gray

April 4-8

2011-04-04T10:34:00.000-07:00

Spelling list;
one
two
three
four
five
six
seven
eight
nine
ten

Monday
-read "Where Are My Animal Friends?" and practice the light blue word cards for the Oral Test on Tuesday.
-complete the Spelling "Trace, Write and Spell Aloud" worksheet
-no Math tonight!

Tuesday
-read "Where Are My Animal Friends?" and practice the light blue word cards for the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Wednesday.
-write the number word for each Spelling word on the worksheet provided
-complete Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 91

Wednesday
-have your child read "Where Is My Badge?" phonics reader to you.
-complete the Spelling worksheet
-complete Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 92

Thursday
-read "Mama's Birthday Present" and practice the white word cards
-write Spelling Pre-test corrections 3x's each and study for the Final Test
-complete Math Fact and Homework sheets for Lesson 93

Friday
-parents should sign and return tests in the Test Folder

March 28-April1

2011-03-29T06:13:00.000-07:00

Spelling Words
bigger
biggest

faster
fastest

slower
slowest

shorter
shortest

sadder
saddest

Monday
- complete spelling pg. 69 and study
-complete Math Fact Homework and Worksheet 86
-read "Where Are My Animal Friends?" and practice word cards

Tuesday
-complete Spelling trace, write and spell aloud
-complete Math Fact Homework and Worksheet 87
-read "Where Are My Animal Friends?" and practice word cards

Wednesday
- complete spelling pg. 71 and study
-complete Math Fact Homework and Worksheet 88
-read "Where Are My Animal Friends?" and practice word cards

Thursday
- write spelling corrections 3x's each and study
-complete Math Fact Homework and Worksheet 89
-read "Where Are My Animal Friends?" and practice word cards

Friday
-NO HOMEWORK

**Gym is on Wednesday! Wear sneakers!!
**Remember Library books on Thursday!!

March 21-25

2011-03-21T07:46:00.000-07:00

Spelling
her
first
bird
girl
burn
were
shirt
fur
hurt
sir
Monday-pg.65
Tuesday-trace and write
Wednesday-pg.67
Thursday-Pre-test corrections 3x's each
Friday-Final Test

Reading
The new story is "I'm A Caterpillar." Read the story and practice the word cards nightly. The Oral Test will be on Thursday and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be on Friday.

Science
We will work on a Butterfly Unit.

Math
Monday-Fact and Homework Sheet 82
Tuesday-Fact and Homework Sheet 83
Wednesday-Fact and Homework Sheet 84
Thursday-Fact and Homework Sheet 85

March 7-11

2011-03-07T10:05:00.000-08:00

No spelling this week!

Reading
We will continue with "Jan's New Home." Please read the story and practice the word cards on Monday and Tuesday nights. We will have the Oral Word Card Test on Tuesday and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Wednesday.
We will learn how to add -ed and -ing to words to get ready for next weeks story on Thursday and Friday. Look for the take home reader "Mom Races" in folders on Friday.

Math
Tuesday-fact homework and worksheet 76
Wednesday-fact homework and worksheet 77
Thursday-fact homework and worksheet 78

Notes
-We have Gym on Tuesday and Library on Thursday. Remember sneakers and books!!

February 21

2011-02-24T11:54:00.000-08:00

Review Week in Spelling, Reading and Phonics!
Thursday-ABC order worksheet

Math
Tuesday-Fact Worksheet 70
Thursday-Worksheet and Fact Practice 71

Science
Dental Health Unit

February 14-18

2011-02-14T10:18:00.000-08:00

Spelling
Valentine List
candy
sweet
red
white
cards
rose
love
gift
mine
cupid
Monday-write the words 2x's each and study
Tuesday-study
Wednesday-write the words 2x's each and study

Math
Tuesday-Fact HW and Worksheet 67B
Wednesday-Fact HW and Worksheet 68B
Thursday-Fact HW and Worksheet 69B

Reading
We are review this week! We have new pink word cards in our envelopes today. They are a review of sight words that we are having trouble with.. Please practice them nightly we will have the Oral Test on Friday!

February 7

2011-02-07T12:30:00.000-08:00

Spelling
"Ruby in Her Own Time"
Monday-trace, write and spell worksheet
Tuesday-study
Wednesday-pg. 56
Thursday-Pre-test corrections 3x's each
Friday-Final Test

Math
Monday-Fact Homework and Worksheet 64B
Tuesday-Fact Homework and Worksheet 65B
Thursday-Fact Homework and Worksheet 66B

Reading
Read "Ruby in Her Own Time" and practice the word cards nightly We will take the Oral Word list Test on Thursday and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

**Our Valentine's Party is on Monday, February 14 at 1:30. You can send your child's Valentine cards any day this week!**

January 31-February 4

2011-01-31T10:34:00.000-08:00

Spelling
sunk
trunk
pink
bank
blink
rink
wing
bring
sang
rang
Monday-pg. 53
Tuesday-trace, write and spell aloud
Wednesday-pg.56
Thursday-Pre-test corrections 3x's each
Friday-Final Test

Math
Monday-Fact Homework and Worksheet 62B
Tuesday-Fact Homework and Worksheet 63B
Thursday-Fact Homework and Worksheet 64B

Reading
The new story is "Ruby In Her Own Time." Read the story and practice the orange word cards nightly.

January 24-28

2011-01-25T10:28:00.000-08:00

Spelling

my
by
try
any
body
fly
cry
lucky
silly
puppy

Monday-pg. 49
Tuesday-trace, write and spell aloud worksheet
Wednesday-pg. 51
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x's each
Friday-Final Test

Math
Monday-Fact HW and Worksheet 59B
Tuesday-Fact HW 60
Thursday-Fact HW and Worksheet 61B

Reading
Read "An Egg is an Egg" and practice the yellow word cards nightly. The Oral Word List Test will be on Thursday and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be on Friday.

January 17-21

2011-01-19T11:11:00.000-08:00

Spelling
This is the Spelling list for next week; please review nightly!
my
by
try
any
body
fly
cry
lucky
silly
puppy

Math
Wednesday-Fact Homework and Worksheet 57B
Thursday-Fact Homework and Worksheet 58B

Reading
Practice the word cards and read "An Egg is an Egg" on Thursday night!

Notes

Please send the second half of the year party money ($4.00) as soon as possible.

January 10-14

2011-01-10T10:29:00.000-08:00

Spelling
be
feet
he
see
we
green
me
she
tree
week
Monday-pg. 47
Tuesday-trace, write and spell aloud
Wednesday-write corrections 3x's each and study
Thursday-Final Test

Math
Monday-Fact Homework and Worksheet 55B
Wednesday-Fact Homework and Worksheet 56B

Reading
Read "Honey Bees" and study the gold key words nightly. We will take the Oral Test on Wednesday and the written Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Thursday.

Notes
-We have Gym and Library on Thursday.
-We will have a bake sale for the Frackville Fire Victims on Thursday...all baked good are .25.
-There is NO SCHOOL on Friday (1/14) and Monday (1/17).

January 3-7

2011-01-03T10:37:00.000-08:00

Spelling
-complete pg. 45 on Thursday night

Math
Monday-Fact Homework and Worksheet 51B
Tuesday-Fact Homework and Worksheet 52B
Wednesday-Fact Homework and Worksheet 53B
Thursday-Fact Homework and Worksheet 54B

Reading
Read the story "Honey Bees" and practice the gold word cards on Thursday night.

NOTES
Bring Library books on Thursday!
We have Gym on Friday-wear sneakers and gym clothes!

December 6-10

2010-12-06T09:04:00.000-08:00

Spelling
The Big Circle
Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write Pre-test corrections 3x's each and study
Wednesday-Final Test

Life in the Forest
Thursday-complete Spelling practice book pg. 41

Math
Monday-Fact and Homework sheet 43b
Tuesday-Fact and Homework sheet 44b
Wednesday-Fact and Homework sheet 45b
Friday- Fact and Homework sheet 46b

Reading
Read "The Big Circle" on Monday night!
We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Tuesday.

We will begin "Life in the Forest" on Wednesday. Read the story and go over the blue word cards nightly!

We have Gym on Wednesday this week.
Remember Library books for Thursday!

November 30-December 3

2010-11-30T12:15:00.000-08:00

Spelling

1.home
2.hope
3.rose
4.hose
5.those
6.joke
7.woke
8.stone
9.bone
10.rode

Tuesday-complete Spelling Practice Book page 37
Wednesday-study
Thursday-complete Spelling Practice Book page 37

Math

Tuesday-complete fact sheet 40
Thursday-complete worksheet 41b and fact practice
Friday-complete worksheet 42b and fact practice

Reading

Read "The Big Circle" and practice word cards nightly!

~~We will shop at Santa's Shop on Wednesday afternoon!~~

November 15-24

2010-11-16T09:49:00.000-08:00

Spelling

1. like
2. ride
3. smile
4. time
5. white
6. bike
7. dime
8. hide
9. ice
10.kite

Tuesday-trace, write and spell aloud each word
Wednesday-study
Thursday-trace, write and spell aloud each word
Friday-no homework
Monday (11/22)-trace, write and spell aloud each word
Tuesday (11/23)-Pre-test corrections 3x's each
Wednesday (11/24)-Final Test

Math

Tuesday-worksheet 35b and fact sheet 35
Wednesday-no homework
Thursday-worksheet 36b and fact sheet 36
Friday-worksheet 37b and fact sheet 37

Monday (11/22)-worksheet 38b and fact sheet 38
Tuesday (11/23)-worksheet 39b and fact sheet 39

Reading

Read "Who Works Here?" nightly and review the word cards. The Oral Test will be given on Tuesday (11/23) and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be given on Wednesday (11/24).

Word List

nine
pine

smile
while
pile

nice

bite

________

chip
chick

which
lunch

hatch
match
patch

________

when
people
work
live
who
out

November 8-12

2010-11-08T09:35:00.000-08:00

Spelling Words
1. face
2. made
3. age
4. safe
5. take
6. make
7. cage
8. cake
9. late
10. name
_______________________________________________________________________

Monday-complete Spelling Practice Book page 30 and both sides of the Doubles Fact Math sheet
Tuesday-study Spelling words and complete Math worksheet 31b
Wednesday-write each Spelling word 2x's each, study and complete Math worksheet 32b
Thursday-write Spelling Pre-test corrections 3x's each, study and Math worksheet 33b
Friday-Final Test
_______________________________________________________________________

**Read "The Farmer in the Hat" and practice the Reading Word list nightly!**
Oral Reading Test is on Thursday and Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be on Friday.

Reading Word List
late
gate
name
game
rake
shape

page
rage
stage

face
lace
trace
cent

could
paper
be
horse
old

_____________________________________________________________________________

November 1-5

2010-10-31T18:12:00.001-07:00

Spelling

1. ship 6. rush

2. fish 7. shell

3. then 8. shop

4. shut 9. trash

5. with 10. thin

Monday-complete Spelling Practice Book pg. 28

Tuesday-study

Wednesday-complete trace, write and spell aloud worksheet

Thursday-Pre-test corrections 3x’s each and study

Friday-Final Test

Math

Monday-complete worksheet 26b

Tuesday-complete worksheet 27b

Wednesday-complete worksheet 28b

Thursday-complete worksheet 29b

Reading

We will continue to work on the story “A Big Fish for Max.” Read the story and go over the wordlist for the story nightly. Starting this week we will be taking the oral test as a separate grade than the written test. The oral test will be given on Thursday and the written test on Friday.

Notes

-Tuesday is Parent/Teacher Conference Day. If we sent home a note please let us know if you are going to make it or not. If we requested a conference there is a reason why we would like to meet, so if you absolutely can’t make it on Tuesday we will re-schedule for another day.

-Remember to wear sneakers and bring Library books on Thursday.

-Report cards will be sent home on Friday.

October 25

2010-10-25T08:28:00.000-07:00

Spelling

Mondy-complete spelling practice book page

Tuesday-study

Wednesday-complete trace, write and spell aloud worksheet

Thursday-Pre-test corrections 3x’s each and study

Friday-Final Test

Math

Monday-complete worksheet 24b

Tuesday-complete worksheet 25b

Thursday-complete worksheet 26b

Reading

We got a new book today and the stories are getting harder. Please read the story with your child nightly and ask questions as you are reading.

The new story is “A Big Fish for Max.” Read the story and go over the wordlist for the story nightly. Starting this week we will be taking the oral test as a separate grade than the written test. The oral test will be given on Thursday and the written test on Friday.

** It is Red Ribbon Week! We will discuss the importance of staying drug free! ** Follow the schedule of Red Ribbon Week activities that was sent home last week!

Notes

-We will have our Halloween Parade and Party on Friday! The parade will begin at 2:00 with the party to follow. Please send your child’s costume to school in a bag with his or her name on it. Please do not send any props such as broom, knives, daggers, guns, etc. Everyone is welcome to come and see the parade, but only assigned homeroom helpers will be allowed inside the school and classrooms.

-We had Gym today and will have Gym again on Friday; remember to wear sneakers!

-We have Library on Thursday.

October 18-22

2010-10-15T12:22:00.000-07:00

Spelling

1.run
2.cut
3.must
4.sun
5.up
6.bump
7.jump
8.bus
9.nut
10.rug

Monday-completeSpelling Practice Book pg. 21
Tuesday-study
Wednesday-complete "Trace, Write and Spell Aloud"
Thursday-Pre-test corrections 3x's each
Friday-Final Test

Reading
Read "Animal Park" and practice the wordlist nightly. The Oral Test will be given on Thursday and the written Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be given on Friday.
Please review the Phonics Readers that will come home in your child's folder on Monday and Wednesday. They are good practice for "sounding out" words! You can keep those at home.

Math
Monday-Independent Practice 21B
Tuesday-Independent Practice 22B
Wednesday-Independent Practice 23B
Thursday-Independent Practice 24B

Science
We will learn about how pumpkins grow!

Notes
*We will have the Diabetes Walk on Friday! Students must wear sneakers and Gym dress code clothing to be comfortable to walk around the track at the football stadium.

October 11-15

2010-10-13T09:52:00.000-07:00

No homework in Spelling or Math this week!

We do have homework in Reading this week to get ready for nest week's story "Animal Park."
Wednesday-"Configuration Station"
Thursday-"Sentence Sense"

We had a Fire Safety program on Wednesday! Thank you to the Volunteer Firefighters!

Remember Library books for Thursday!

October 4-8

2010-10-04T10:54:00.000-07:00

Reading
Read "Get the Egg!" nightly and go over the wordlist. Students will be tested orally on the wordlist on Thursday and the written test will be on Friday.

Spelling
1.bed
2.men
3.red
4.step
5.ten
6.net
7.leg
8.jet
9.sled
10.wet
Monday-complete Spelling Practice Book pg. 17
Tuesday-study
Wednesday-complete Spelling Practice Book 19
Thursday-Pre-test corrections 3x's each
Friday-Final Test

Math
Monday-Independent Practice 16B
Tuesday-Independent Practice 17B
Wednesday-Independent Practice 18B
Thursday-Independent Practice 19B

Notes
*Please send $4.00 Party Money as soon as possible.
*We have Gym on Tuesday-wear sneakers!
*Remember Library books on Thursday.
*We will have a Pep Rally in our Gym on Friday!!

September 27-October1

2010-09-27T09:27:00.000-07:00

Spelling
Trace, write and spell the words aloud on Monday and Wednesday nights. Study the words on Tuesday night!
The Pre-test will be given on Thursday, write any corrections 3x's each and the Final Test will be given on Friday.

Reading
Read the story "A Fox and a Kit" and practice the word list nightly. The Oral Test on the Word list will be given on Thursday. The Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be given on Friday.

Math
Homework sheets will be completed on Monday through Thursday nights. Please check over your child's homework nightly.

Last week we discussed Farm Animals! Look for your child's packet in his or her folder!

Notes
-We will have a Bullying Program in the Gym on Friday morning.
-We will have Gym on Wednesday-remember to wear sneakers!
-Remember Library books for Thursday.

September 20-24

2010-09-20T05:51:00.000-07:00

Reading
Read "The Big Blue Ox" and practice the word list nightly. We will take an oral test on Thursday for the word list and the written test will be given on Friday .

Math
There will be Math homework on Monday-Thursday. The Homework Sheet is on the back of the worksheet that was completed in school.

Spelling
Monday-complete Spelling practice book pg. 9, write the words 2x's each
Tuesday-study
Wednesday-complete Spelling practice book pg. 10
Thursday-Pre-test; write corrections 3x's each
Friday-Final Test

**Every Friday is Spirit Day!!**

Have a Great Week!!!!!!!!!!!!!

September 13-17

2010-09-13T09:58:00.000-07:00

Reading
Practice "Pig in a Wig" and Reading vocabualry words nightly.

Spelling
Monday-pg. 5
Tuesday-study
Wed.-pg. 8
Thurs.-Pre-test
Friday-Final Test

Math
-please complete the Homework sheets on Tuesday-Thursday nights.

We will shop at the Book Fair on Wednesday!

Have a nice week!

September 6-10

2010-09-07T09:21:00.000-07:00

Reading
We are working on "Sam, Come Back!" Please read the story and practice the word list nightly!

Math
There will be homework Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The homework is on the back of the worksheet that we did in school!

Spelling
Trace, write and study the words on Tuesday and Wednesday night. The Pre-test will be on Thursday. Any words wrong will be written 3x's each for homework and the Final Test will be taken on Friday.

**Thursday is Picture Day! All children will be having their picture taken, so dress nicely, and dress code must be followed! If you are ordering a p[package of pictures, payment must be with order in the envelope provided!

Welcome Back!

2010-08-31T10:12:00.000-07:00

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!!!

May 24-28

2010-05-25T07:14:00.001-07:00

Phonics
We will work on prefixes and suffixes this week.
Math
We will work on “Solid Figures and Plane Shapes” this week. Please practice adding and subtracting to 20 at home!

Reading
We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test for “Ben Franklin” on Wednesday. Read the story tonight and go over the important words. This is the last story in our Reading books!

Notes
-First grade didn’t get to do the Bike Rodeo at the Carnival. Hopefully it will be rescheduled for a later date!
-There is no school on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day!
Specials; Tues.-Day 3-Book Exchange Wed.-Day 4-Computer Class
Thur.-Day 5-Music Fri.-Day 6-Gym

2010-05-19T12:06:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Burns
Homework Note
May 17-21

Spelling
Lesson 21
(Last Spelling list for the year!!)
1.how 7.enjoy
2.round 8.overpay
3.dishes 9.afternoon
4.blue 10.vacation
5.argue 11.early
6.diver 12.learn

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-Pre-test-write corrections 3x’s each and study
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraphs ie and ew, and suffixes –er, -est, –ful this week.

Math
We will take the Chapter 24 “Telling Time” Test tomorrow. There are homework sheets to practice for the test in folders today! We will work on Chapter 15 “Solid Figures and Plane Shapes” and “Adding and Subtracting to 20” this week.

Reading
We will continue with “Alexander Graham Bell” today and take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Tuesday. Review that story tonight. We will begin “Ben Franklin” on Wednesday. Please practice the wordlist and read the story nightly. The test will be next week.

Science
We will discuss INSECTS this week!

Notes
- We will be walking over to the High School to see the Spring Concert on Friday morning at 9:00. Please make sure your child is here on time and is wearing sneakers for the walk over!
-Next Monday, May 24 is the PTO Carnival! If you are allowing your child to do the Bike Rodeo, please make sure to have the permission slip signed and returned to school by Thursday! Also, look at the weather and dress your child accordingly. All students must wear socks and sneakers. An extra pair of socks is recommended due to the dew on the grass at the bouncy activities. If it is to be sunny, please put sunscreen on your child before school. You can send it to school with their name on it if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 4-Computer Class Tues.-Day-5-Music
Wed.-Day 6-Gym Thur.-Day 1-Art
Fri.-Day 2-Library

Homework for week of May 10, 2010

2010-05-10T06:07:00.001-07:00

Spelling
Lesson 20

1.by 7.portion
2.say 8.sliding
3.for 9.September
4.even 10.carnation
5.point 11.only
6.nation 12.answer

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-Pre-test-write corrections 3x’s each and study
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraphs ie and ei, combination wh, and spelling with /ch/ and /j/ sounds this week.

Math
We will begin Chapter 24 “Telling Time” today. Please practice telling time to the hour and half hour at home!

Reading
We will continue with “Simple Machines” today and take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Tuesday. Review that story tonight. We will begin “Alexander Graham Bell” on Wednesday. Please practice the wordlist and read the story nightly. The test will be next week.

Science
We will work on a Butterfly Unit this week!

Notes
- We had a program with the students from TAT (Teens Against Tobacco) today!
-We do have Snack Time every morning! Please remember to send a snack to school daily. You may send a pack of snacks and I will distribute one to your child daily, if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 5-Music Tues.-Day-6-Gym
Wed.-Day 1-Art Thur.-Day 2-Library
Fri.-Day 3-Book Exchange

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

May 3, 2010

2010-05-04T14:05:00.000-07:00

No Spelling this week!

Reading

We will begin "Simple Machines," the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be next Tuesday.

Read the story and practice word list nightly.

Math

Keep practicing counting coins to $1.00. A test will be given on Friday that covers trading coins and counting pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters to $1.00.

Our Field Trip to Hershey is on Wednesday, May 5. Please make sure to bring a lunch in a disposable bag, wear sneakers and your royal blue NSE t-shirt and be on your best behavior!!!

Homework Note; April 26

2010-04-26T11:03:00.000-07:00

Spelling
Field Trip
1.owl 7.deer
2.spider 8.crocodile
3.bobcat 9.zoo
4.bear 10.chocolate
5.snake
6.wolf

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-5 and study
Wednesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 6-10 and study
Thursday-Pre-test-write corrections 3x’s each and study
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on Ghost Letter Digraphs, and using the Dropping and Doubling Rules this week. There will be a Phonics Reader on Friday.

Math
We will take the Chapter 22 Test on “Counting Pennies, Nickels and Dimes” on Tuesday. We reviewed in class today and there is a homework sheet in your child’s folder for more practice tonight. We will work on trading coins this week and will add quarters into the mix, as well. Please practice counting with pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters to $1.00 at home!

Reading
We will read “Dot and Jabber” this week. Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Notes
-We started a unit on Animals today to get ready for our Field Trip! We go to Hershey on our Field Trip next Wednesday, May 5. Every child must pack a lunch in a brown paper bag with his or her name clearly marked on the front. All contents, including drinks, must be disposable. We cannot carry any food items or containers around the zoo! Students should wear their new royal blue t-shirts that were provided by the PTO.
-We do have Snack Time every morning! Please remember to send a snack to school daily. You may send a pack of snacks and I will distribute one to your child daily, if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 1-Art Tues.-Day-2- Library
Wed.-Day 3-Book Exchange
Thur.-Day 4-Computer Class Fri.-Day 5-Music

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note; April 19

2010-04-19T06:09:00.000-07:00

Spelling
Lesson 19
1.off 7.acorn
2.boy 8.Friday
3.hiding 9.elbow
4.turtle 10.hurt
5.disturb 11.many
6.survive 12.any

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-Pre-test-write corrections 3x’s each and study
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on soft g, the Doubling Rule and Ghost Letter Digraphs this week. There will be a Phonics Reader on Friday.

Math
We started “Money” last week! Please practice counting pennies, nickels and dimes to $1.00 at home. There will be a homework sheet on Tuesday and Thursday to practice counting money.

Reading
We will read “Mole and the Baby Bird” this week. Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Notes

-We will be working on Earth Week activities this week. We will be doing kid writings for an “Arbor Day/Earth Day” Program in Gordon. Some students will be chosen to read their work at the program!
-Please send me a note to let me know if your child will be eating lunch from the cafeteria or packing on the day of the carnival. A paper was sent home about this last week, but I only got four papers back! If you still have that paper, please send that. If not, just write me a note.
-We do have Snack Time every morning! Please remember to send a snack to school daily. You may send a pack of snacks and I will distribute one to your child daily, if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 2-Library Tues.-Day-3- Book Exchange
Wed.-Day 4-Computer Class Thur.-Day 5-Music Fri.-Day 6-Gym

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

April 12-16, 2010 Homework Note

2010-04-12T10:52:00.000-07:00

Spelling
Lesson 18
1.grow 7.invite
2.open 8.crispy
3.away 9.she’ll
4.started 10.wisely
5.passing 11.give
6.table 12.people

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-fill in the blank with the correct spelling word and spell the word aloud
Wednesday-unscramble the spelling words and spell the word aloud
Thursday-Pre-test-write corrections 3x’s each and study
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraphs ey and ph, and soft g this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Thursday.

Math
We will continue with Number Patterns, please practice nightly. We will have homework on Tuesday night to get ready for the Chapter 12 Test on Wednesday. I will also be asking each student to count by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s, orally, next week. Practice, Practice, Practice!!!

Reading
We will read “Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!” this week. Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Notes
-We will have a Distance Learning activity on Thursday morning at 10:00. The program is called “Just Senseless.”
-We do have Snack Time every morning! Please remember to send a snack to school daily. You may send a pack of snacks and I will distribute one to your child daily, if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 3-Book Exchange Tues.-Day-4- Computer Class
Wed.-Day 5-Music Thur.-Day 6-Gym Fri.-Day 1-Gym

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

April 5-9, 2010 Homework Note

2010-04-05T06:18:00.000-07:00

Spelling
Lesson 17
1.way 7.former
2.try 8.show
3.such 9.letter
4.part 10.barnyard
5.glass 11.sure
6.stuff 12.they

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-Pre-test-write corrections 3x’s each and study
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph au and aw, Wild Colt words, and digraph oa this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Friday.

Math
We will begin Chapter 12 “Number Patterns” today. There is a study sheet in your child’s folder today, please practice that nightly.

Reading
We will read “Henry and Mudge” this week! Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Science
We will continue to work on Plants this week.

Notes
- Report Cards will be sent home on Friday, April 9.
-Just a “heads up” for the future…our Field Trip to Hershey Chocolate World and Zoo America is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5.
-We do have Snack Time every morning! Please remember to send a snack to school daily. You may send a pack of snacks and I will distribute one to your child daily, if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 4-Computer Class Tues.-Day-5-Music
Wed.-Day 6-Gym Thur.-Day1-Art Fri.-Day 2-Library

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note; March 29

2010-03-29T05:11:00.001-07:00

No Spelling this week!

Phonics
We will work on digraph au this week!
Math
We will continue working on “Comparing Numbers and Number Patterns.” Please continue to practice counting by 2’s to 20, 5’s and 10’s to 100 at home. We will take the Chapter 11 Test on Wednesday.

Reading
We will read “Peter’s Chair” this week! Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Thursday.

Science
Our student teacher will begin a unit on Plants this week!

Notes
-There is no school on Friday in observance of Good Friday. That is our only day off for the Spring Break.
-We will have an Easter Treat and do some special activities on Thursday.
-Thursday is the last day of the 3rd Marking Period. Report Cards will be sent home on Friday, April 9.
-Just a “heads up” for the future…our Field Trip to Hershey Chocolate World and Zoo America is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5.
-We do have Snack Time every morning! Please remember to send a snack to school daily. You may send a pack of snacks and I will distribute one to your child daily, if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 6-Gym Tues.-Day-1-Art
Wed.-Day 2-Library Thur.-Day3-Book Exchange

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note; March 22

2010-03-22T07:36:00.000-07:00

Spelling-Easter Lesson
1. basket 6. bonnet
2. church 7. flower
3. eggs 8. chick
4. rabbit 9. spring
5. Easter 10.grass

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph ue, suffix –es and diphthongs ou and ow this week. There will be a Phonics Reader on Tuesday!

Math
We will continue working on “Comparing Numbers and Number Patterns.” Please start practicing counting by 2’s to 20, 5’s and 10’s to 100 at home.

Reading
We will read “The Lady in the Moon” this week! Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Notes
-We do have Snack Time every morning! Please remember to send a snack to school daily. You may send a pack of snacks and I will distribute one to your child daily, if you would like.
Specials; Mon.-Day 1-Art Tues.-Day-2-Library
Wed.-Day 3-Book Exchange Thur.-Day4-Computer Class Fri.-Day 5-Music

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note; March 1

2010-03-02T11:22:00.000-08:00

No Spelling this week!

Phonics
We will work on the rule v/cv’ this week. There will be a Phonics Homework sheet on Tuesday! Please write all of the words from the word box that tell about the picture, and then fill up the rest of the lines with words of your own. All lines must be filled!
There will be a Phonics Reader on Wednesday and Thursday this week! Have your child read those to you at home!

Math
We will continue to work on Tens and Ones this week.

Reading
We will continue with “Mama’s Birthday Present” this week! Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. The stories and tests are getting harder. We discuss the story everyday here in school, but it is also important for the students to read the story nightly and discuss the story as they read it. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Thursday.

Science
We will continue to work on our Weather and Seasons unit. The test will be given on Thursday.

Notes
-We will celebrate Read Across America on Friday! We will do an activity with some Bloomsburg University Students and do fun Dr. Seuss activities throughout the day.
-We will have a visit from the author, Patricia Herber, on Thursday morning. She will be sending order forms home after her presentation in case your child is interested in ordering one of her books.
-Just a reminder that we do have snack time every morning. Many students have been forgetting to bring snack.
-Lunch change; the main lunch on Wednesday will be Turkey Sandwich and Mashed Potatoes.
-Progress Reports will be sent home on March 4, due to snow days.
-Independent Reading;
Wed.-Caleb and Jordan

-Specials Wed.-Day 6-Gym Thur.-Day 1-Art Fri.-Day 2-Library

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note; February 22

2010-02-22T09:44:00.001-08:00

No Spelling this week!

Phonics
We will work on the rule v’/cv with a, e, i, o and u this week. There will be a Phonics Homework sheet on Tuesday and Thursday this week! Please write all of the words from the word box that tell about the picture, and then fill up the rest of the lines with words of your own. All lines must be filled!

Math
We will take the test on “Graphs and Tables” on Tuesday. We will begin working on Tens and Ones on Wednesday.

Reading
We got our Unit 4 Reading books today! Our new story is “Mama’s Birthday Present.” Please read the story nightly. The stories and tests are getting harder. We discuss the story everyday here in school, but it is also important for the students to read the story nightly and discuss the story as they read it. Also, you will notice a new kind of wordlist in your child’s folder today. They use the story words in sentences and list the High Frequency words at the bottom. Continue to study those nightly. Those words will be tested on the vocabulary part of the test. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Science
We will continue to work on our Weather and Seasons unit.

Notes
-We will celebrate Read Across America on Friday! We will have a guest reader, do an activity with some Bloomsburg University Students and do fun Dr. Seuss activities throughout the day.
-Just a reminder that we do have snack time every morning. Many students have been forgetting to bring snack.
-There is no school for students on Monday, March 1. It will be an In-service Day for teachers.
-Progress Reports will be sent home on March 2, due to snow days.

- Independent Reading;
Monday-McKenzie Tuesday-Dominic Wed.-Caleb and Jordan
Thurs. - Ethan Friday-Noah and Denver

-Specials; Mon.-Day 2-Library Thurs.-Day 5-Music
Tues.-Day 3-Book Exchange Fri.-Day 6-Gym
Wed.-Day 4-Computer Class

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note; February 16

2010-02-16T07:27:00.000-08:00

Spelling-VALENTINE’S DAY
1. sweet 6. mine
2. cards 7. red
3. love 8. hugs
4. kiss 9. pink
5. rose 10.heart

Tuesday-study
Wednesday-unscramble the words and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph ow and the rule v’/cv with a this week. We had a Phonics Reader today. Please look for that in your child’s folder and have he or she read it to you!

Math
We will continue to work on Tables and Graphs this week.

Reading
Our story is “Where Are My Friends?” Please read the story nightly. The stories and tests are getting harder. We discuss the story everyday here in school, but it is also important for the students to read the story nightly and discuss the story as they read it.
We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Science
We will continue to work on our Weather and Seasons unit.

Notes
-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible. The Valentine’s party is on Friday, February 19! Students can bring their Valentine’s to school any day this week!
-The Test Folders were sent home today with important papers that need to be filled out and returned. Also, remember to sign and return all test papers. The Spelling Test can be kept at home weekly!
- Independent Reading;
Wed.-Hayden, Braydon and Gerald Thurs.-Karlie
Fri.-Dakota and Owen Monday. (2/22)-McKenzie
-Specials;
Wed.-Day 5-Music Thurs.-Day 6-Gym Fri.-Day 1-Art
Mon.-(2/22)-Day 2-Library

Homework Note; February 8

2010-02-05T11:10:00.000-08:00

Spelling

VALENTINE’S DAY LESSON
1. sweet 6. mine
2. cards 7. red
3. love 8. hugs
4. kiss 9. pink
5. rose 10.heart

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-5 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 6-10 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph ow and soft c this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Thursday. Please look for that in your child’s folder and have he or she read it to you!

Math
We will continue to work on Tables and Graphs this week.

Reading

Our new story is “Where Are My Friends?” Please read the story and practice the wordlist nightly. The stories and tests are getting harder. We discuss the story everyday here in school, but it is also important for the students to read the story nightly and discuss the story as they read it.
We will take the Oral Test on Thursday, and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Science
We will continue to work on our Weather and Seasons unit.

Notes
-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible. The Valentine’s party is on Friday! Students can bring their Valentine’s to school any day this week!
-There is no school on Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of President’s Day.
- Independent Reading;
Mon.-Alexia Tues.-Blake Wed.-Kyla Thurs.-Emily Fri.-Brent Tues. 2/16-Hayden

-Specials; Mon.-Library Tues.-Book Exchange
Wed.-Computer Class Thurs.-Music Fri.-Gym

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note; February 1

2010-02-01T05:07:00.000-08:00

Spelling
-Lesson 13
1. me 7. little
2. run 8. title
3. thing 9. will
4. take 10. shell
5. she’s 11. one*
6. looking 12. two*

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on combinations this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Tuesday and Friday. Please look for that in your child’s folder and have he or she read it to you!

Math
We will continue to work on Tables and Graphs this week. We will also celebrate the 100th Day on Wednesday by doing many activities that involve the number 100.

Reading
Our new story is “I’m a Caterpillar.” Please read the story and practice the wordlist nightly. The stories and tests are getting harder. We discuss the story everyday here in school, but it is also important for the students to read the story nightly and discuss the story as they read it.
We will take the Oral Test on Thursday, and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Science
We will work on AIR and WEATHER in FOSS Science this week! And out Student Teacher will also begin a unit on WEATHER on Thursday!

Notes
-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible. Valentine’s Day will be here soon!
-You can send 100 Day treats, if you would like, for Wednesday!
-We will have Dental Exams on Friday.
- Independent Reading;
Thurs.-Kole Fri.-Ashley

-Specials; Mon.-Book Exchange Tues.-Computer Class
Wed.-Music Thurs.-Gym Fri.-Art

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!

Homework for Week of January 25

2010-01-22T12:18:00.000-08:00

Spelling
Lesson 12
1. us 7. name
2. six 8. drink
3. yes 9. stacked
4. good 10. napkin
5. jump 11. some*
6. five 12. was*

Monday-trace, write and spell each word aloud
Tuesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on combinations ar and or, and digraph ch. We will have a Phonics Reader on Tuesday. Please look for that in your child’s folder and have he or she read it to you!

Math
We will continue to work on Addition and Subtraction to 12 this week. We will review on Tuesday and take the Chapter 14 Test on Wednesday. On Thursday we will begin Chapter 9 “Tables and Graphs.” Our Student Teacher will be teaching Chapter 9!

Reading
Our new story is “Frog and Toad Together.” Please read the story and practice the wordlist nightly.
We will take the Oral Test on Thursday, and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Science
We will work on AIR and WEATHER in FOSS Science this week!

Notes
-We will be having a Student Teacher in our room for the next nine weeks. Her name is Marci Rajkowski and she is from Bloomsburg University. I am sure you will be hearing a lot about her from your child in the next few weeks! We are very happy to have her!!
-We had a Guidance Class with Mrs. Hull today.
-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible. Valentine’s Day will be here soon!
- Independent Reading; Monday-Braydon and Noah
Tuesday-Karlie and Denver Wed.-Dakota and Jordan
Thurs.-McKenzie Fri.-Owen and Gerald

-Specials; Mon.-Computer Class Tues.-Music Wed.-Gym
Thurs.-Art Fri.-Library

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!

Homework for Week of January 18

2010-01-19T06:04:00.000-08:00

Spelling
-Lesson 11
1. she 7. went
2. too 8. brushing
3. keep 9. their*
4. same 10. goes*
5. more
6. shack

Tuesday-write each word 2x’s each and study
Wednesday-unscramble each word, write the word correctly and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on suffixes, digraph ia and digraph ay this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Friday. Please look for that in your child’s folder and have he or she read it to you!

Math
We will continue to work on Addition and Subtraction to 12 this week. Please keep practicing at home!

Reading
Our new story is “Jan’s New Home.” Please read the story nightly. We will not have a word list this week. Please just review the HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS on pg. 70 in the textbook. They are the words that are tested on the Vocabulary test!
The words are;
very car away our house
school friends

We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Science
We will begin a unit on AIR and WEATHER in FOSS Science this week!

Notes
-Report cards will be sent home on Friday!! The 3rd Marking Period begins on Thursday.

- Independent Reading; Tuesday-Emily Wed.-Kylie and Caleb
Thurs.-Brent and Dominic Fri.-Hayden and Ethan
Mon. (1/25)-Braydon and Noah

-Specials; Tues.-Gym Wed.-Art Thurs.-Library
Fri.-Book Exchange

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework for Week of January 11

2010-01-11T05:13:00.001-08:00

Mrs. Burns
Homework Note
January 11-15

Spelling
-Lesson 10
1. we 7. clock
2. with 8. sleep
3. long 9. sanding
4. must 10. insect
5. like 11. does
6. brisk 12. been

Monday-trace, write and spell the words aloud
Tuesday-write sentences for #’s 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write sentences for #’s 7-12 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on combination –er, trigraph –igh and compound words this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Monday and Thursday. Please look for those in your child’s folder and have he or she read it to you!

Math
We will continue to work on Addition and Subtraction to 12 this week. Please keep practicing at home! We will have a test on Wednesday and then continue to practice Addition and Subtraction to 12 in Chapter 14!

Reading
Our new story is “Ruby In Her Own Time.” Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Oral Wordlist Test on Thursday and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday. I will not read any of the Vocabulary Test the students from now on. I will, however, continue to read the Comprehension Test to the students through the 3rd Marking Period.

Notes
-There won’t be any Remedial Reading this week. The Reading teachers will be giving the DIBELS Test this week. We all will take the test sometime during this week!
-There is NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18!
- Independent Reading; Monday-Kole Tuesday-Ashley Wed.-Alexia
Thurs.-Blake Fri.-Kyla Tues.(1/19)-Emily
-Specials; Monday- Book Exchange Tues.-Computer Class
Wed.-Music Thurs.-Gym (wear sneakers) Fri.-Art

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework for Week of January 4

2010-01-04T09:50:00.000-08:00

Spelling
Lesson 9
1. up 7. block
2. but 8. stomp
3. set 9. going
4. man 10. upset
5. them 11. come
6. need 12. there

Monday-trace, write and spell the words aloud
Tuesday-write sentences for #’s 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write sentences for #’s 7-12 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on vowel y this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Wednesday.

Math
We will continue to work on Addition and Subtraction to 12 this week. Please keep practicing at home! We will soon start “timed tests” on addition and subtraction facts to 10.

Reading
We got our new Reading books today for Unit 3! The first story is “An Egg is an Egg.” Please read the story and review the wordlist nightly. We will take the Oral Wordlist Test on Thursday and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday. I will not read any of the Vocabulary Test the students from now on. I will, however, continue to read the Comprehension Test to the students through the 3rd Marking Period.

Notes
-There won’t be any Remedial Reading this week. The Reading teachers will be giving the DIBELS Test this week. We all will take the test sometime during this week!
-We will begin Independent Reading next Monday. There is a schedule in folders today. Please choose a short book at your child’s reading level and practice it at home. He or she will read the book to the class on the scheduled day. If you don’t have a book that your child can read, let me know and I will send a book home to practice.

-Specials; Monday- Book Exchange Tues.-Computer Class Wed.-Music Thurs.-Gym (wear sneakers) Fri.-Art

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

December 21-23

2009-12-21T10:56:00.000-08:00

No Homework this week!!!

Have a very

Merry Christmas

and a

Happy New Year!!

Homework for December 14-18; #7258

2009-12-14T10:58:00.000-08:00

Spelling
Christmas List
Monday-write the words 2x’s each and study
Tuesday-write sentences for #’s 1-5 and study
Wednesday-write sentences for #’s 5-10 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on Final, Stable Syllables this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Monday and Thursday.

Math
We reviewed Subtraction to 10 today and will take the Chapter 8 Test tomorrow. We will work on Addition and Subtraction facts to 12 for the rest of the week!

Reading
We will continue with “Honey Bees” this week. Please review the wordlist and story nightly. We will take the oral test for that story on Wednesday and the Vocabulary and Comprehension test on Thursday. We won’t get our next book until after the Christmas break.

Notes
-Tomorrow is the Bake Sale! Each child may spend .50 to buy two snacks or .25 to buy one. If you are sending donations to the Bake Sale, they must be store bought and wrapped.
-The fundraiser pick-up is on Tuesday from 4-7pm. Please remember to pick up your items!! This is the only day for picking up!
-We will go to the High School on Friday morning to see the band and chorus perform!
-Our Christmas Party will be on Wed., December 23 at 1:30! We do not exchange gifts, but if you would like to send in a donation for the Hillside SPCA you may do so.
-Specials; Monday- Library Tues.-Book Exchange Wed.-Computer Class Thurs.-Music Fri.-Gym (Wear sneakers!)

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework for December 7-11; #7258

2009-12-07T07:14:00.000-08:00

Spelling
Lesson 8
1. sat 7. street
2. dog 8. thank
3. glad 9. needed
4. cost 10. resting
5. milk 11. color
6. sock 12. friend

Monday-trace, write and spell the words aloud
Tuesday-write sentences for #’s 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write sentences for #’s 7-12 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 3x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on the letter Vv, the –ve Rule and spelling with Final –c this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Tuesday and Friday.

Math
We will continue to work on Subtraction to 10 this week. Please keep practicing at home!

Reading
We will continue with the story “Life in the Forest.” We will take the Oral Wordlist Test on Tuesday and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Wednesday. Please practice the word list and listen to your child read the story orally at home on Monday and Tuesday.
We will begin “Honey Bees” on Thursday. Please review the wordlist and story nightly. We will take the oral test for that story next Wednesday (12/16) and the Vocabulary and Comprehension test on Thursday (12/17). We won’t get our next book until after the Christmas break.

Notes
- We will have a Guidance Lesson on Tuesday morning.
-The fundraiser pick-up is on Wednesday from 4-7pm. Please remember to pick up your items!! This is the only day for picking up!
-The K-2nd Christmas Music Program will be held on Thursday, December 10 at 9:30 at the High School. Students may wear Holiday Attire!
-Our second chance day for Santa’s shop is on Thursday. That will be the last day for us to shop!
-Specials; Monday- Music Tues.-no special; practice for the Christmas Program Wed.-Gym Thurs.-Art Fri.-Library

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework for December 1-4; #7258

2009-12-01T10:02:00.000-08:00

No Spelling this week!

Phonics
We will work on the vowel digraph oo, the letter Jj and the FLOSS RULE this week. There will be homework in Phonics on Thursday night! It will be Homework Sheet 51 please check over that with your child and return it on Friday.

Math
We will continue to work on Subtraction to 10 this week. We reviewed Chapter 7 today. We will take the Chapter 7 Test tomorrow! Chapter 8 will be more practice for subtracting to 10.

Reading
We will begin our new story “Life in the Forest” on Wednesday. Please practice the word list and listen to your child read the story orally at home each night. We will take the Oral Word List Test next Tuesday, December 8 and the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Wednesday, December 9.

Notes
-We will shop at SANTA’S SHOP on Wednesday morning at 11:00. Please send your child’s money in an envelope with instructions on how to spend it!
-Please remember to clean out the homework folders nightly and check test folders on Friday. All tests should be signed and returned on Monday.
-The K-2nd Christmas Music Program will be held next Thursday, December 10 at 9:30 at the High School. Students may wear Holiday Attire!
-Specials; Tues.-Art Wed.-Library Thurs.-Book Exchange
Friday-Computer Class

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework for November 23-25; #7258

2009-11-23T07:19:00.000-08:00

No Spelling this week!

Phonics
We will work on the letter Xx and digraph sh this week.

Math
We will continue to work on Subtraction to 10 this week. Keep practicing at home!

Reading
We will work on Mini Books this week. Look for those in your child’s folder and have your child read them to you.

Notes
-We will have a mini-feast in our classroom on Wed., November 25, to end our Thanksgiving unit!
-Please remember to clean out the homework folders nightly and check test folders on Friday. All tests should be signed and returned on Monday.
-School will be closed from Thursday, November 26 through Monday, November 30! Have a great holiday!
-Specials; Mon.-Computer Class Tues.-Music Wed.-Gym
Tues. (12/1)-Art

Homework for November 16-20; #7258

2009-11-16T05:57:00.001-08:00

Mrs. Burns
Homework Note
November 16-20

Spelling Lesson 7
1. see 7. bring
2. red 8. think
3. that 9. green
4. this 10. three
5. back 11. are *
6. sing 12. from *

Monday-trace, write and spell the words aloud
Tuesday-complete the fill in the blank worksheet; spell each word aloud as you write it!
Wednesday-complete the fill in the blank worksheet; spell each word aloud as you write it!
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 3x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday -Final Test

Phonics
We will continue with the “Sneaky e Rule” this week, contractions and the letter Xx. There will be a Phonics Reader on Monday and Thursday.

Math
We reviewed Chapter 6 today and will take the Chapter 6 Test on Tuesday! We will start Chapter 7 on Subtraction Strategies on Wednesday. Keep practicing addition and subtraction facts to 10 at home!
Reading
Our new story for this week is “The Big Circle.” Please read the story and practice the wordlist nightly. We will take the Oral Test on the Word List on Thursday. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

We will continue with our Thanksgiving unit and discuss dinosaurs this week!

Notes
-We had a Guidance Class with Mrs. Hull today.
-We will have a mini-feast in out classroom on Wed., November 25, to end our Thanksgiving unit! I will provide turkey and drinks. I am asking for donations of other snacks for our feast. Things like gold fish crackers, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie or bread, popcorn and cranberries (dried or canned).
-Please remember to clean out the homework folders nightly and check test folders on Friday. All tests should be signed and returned on Monday.
-You can review the homework for the week by calling Homework Helpline (462-3000) and using my code 7258. You can also access my blog by going on the NS Homepage, clicking on NSES Elementary, then Homework Helpline and finally by clicking on my name.
-Specials; Mon.-Music Tues.-Gym Wed.-Art
Thurs.-Library Fri.-Book Exchange

Homework for November 9-13; #7258

2009-11-11T05:36:00.000-08:00

Spelling Lesson 6
1. go 7. best *#’s 11 and 12 will be
2. hi 8. help sight words-words that
3. am 9. pick cannot be “sounded out!”
4. get 10. black Please study those!!
5. him 11. you *
6. ten 12. what *

Monday-trace, write and spell the words aloud
Tuesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6
Wednesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 3x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday -Final Test

Phonics
We will work on syllable patterns and the “Sneaky e Rule” this week. The sneaky e rule is when a vowel is followed by a consonant and e; the e is silent and the vowel says its long sound.
Examples; take bike these cone tube

Reading
Our new story for this week is “Who Works Here?” Please read the story and practice the wordlist nightly. We will take the Oral Test on the Word List on Thursday. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Math
We will continue adding to 10 this week. Please practice at home. We are trying to memorize the facts! We will review Chapter 6 on Friday and take the Chapter 6 Test on Monday, November 16!

We will work on a Native American Unit this week!

Notes
-Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 pm. Please come at your scheduled time!

Homework for November 2-6; #7258

2009-11-02T06:24:00.000-08:00

Spelling
Lesson 5
1. ask 7. ants
2. big 8. snip
3. can 9. flag
4. cat 10. stand
5. drop 11. of *
6. lost 12. to *

Monday-trace, write and spell the words aloud
Tuesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6
Wednesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 3x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday -Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph ee, syllable patterns and the letters Uu and Ww this week. There will be a phonics reader on Monday and Friday.

Reading
Our new story for this week is “The Farmer In the Hat.” Please read the story and practice the wordlist nightly. We will take the Oral Test on the Word List on Thursday. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Math
We reviewed adding to 10 today. We will take the Chapter 5 Test on Tuesday. Please review adding to 10 at home! We will begin Chapter 6 on Wednesday. It will be more practice adding to 10.

Notes
-Parent teacher conferences have been scheduled and are in homework folders today. I haven’t heard from some of you as to whether or not you would like a conference. Please return the Conference Papers as soon as possible. They must be returned either way, whether you want a conference or not. At this point there are no appointments left for Tuesday, November 10.
-Please remember to clean out the homework folders nightly and check test folders on Friday. All tests should be signed and returned on Monday.
-You can review the homework for the week by calling Homework Helpline (462-3000) and using my code 7258. You can also access my blog by going on the NS Homepage, clicking on NSES Elementary, then Homework Helpline and finally by clicking on my name.
-There is a correction on the November lunch menu; there will be a wrap offered as the second choice on Friday, not a salad.
-The 2nd Marking Period begins on Wednesday. Report cards will be in the green folder on Friday!
-Specials; Mon.-Art Tues.-Library Wed.-Book Exchange Thurs.-Computer Class Fri.-Music

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note for October 26-30;#7258

2009-10-26T07:28:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Burns
Homework Note
October 26-30

Spelling Lesson 4
1. he 7. hot
2. be 8. ran
3. if 9. hand
4. got 10. fast
5. his 11. said *
6. has 12. the *
*Numbers 11 and 12 cannot be "sounded out." Those words must be studied!

Monday-trace, write and spell the words aloud
Tuesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 1-6
Wednesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 7-12
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 3x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday -Final Test

Phonics
We will work on suffixes –ed and –ing this week. There will be a phonics reader on Thursday.

Reading
Today we took the End of the Book test for Unit 1. We got a new book today and the first story is “A Big Fish for Max.” Please read that and practice the wordlist nightly. We will take the Oral Test on the Word List on Wednesday. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Math
We are working on Addition to 10 this week. Keep practicing the facts at home!!

Science
We will continue to work on “Rolling” in the Foss series.

Notes
-Please return the Conference Papers as soon as possible. They must be returned either way, whether you want a conference or not.
-Please remember to clean out the homework folders nightly and check test folders on Friday. All tests should be signed and returned on Monday.
-You can review the homework for the week by calling Homework Helpline (462-3000) and using my code 7258. You can also access my blog by going on the NS Homepage, clicking on NSES Elementary, then Homework Helpline and finally by clicking on my name.
-We will have a anti-drug program on Wednesday-it is Red Ribbon Week!!
-Friday is the Halloween Parade and Party! The parade will start at 2:00 outside in the bus loop. Please make sure that your child brings his or her costume in a bag marked with their first and last name.
-Specials; Mon.-Library Tues.-Book Exchange
Wed.-Computer Class Thurs.-Music Fri.-no special

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note for October 19-23;#7258

2009-10-20T04:54:00.000-07:00

Spelling

Lesson 3
1. as 7. did
2. is 8. last
3. so 9. stop
4. its 10. land
5. sit
6. and
Monday-trace, write and spell the words aloud
Tuesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 1-5
Wednesday- write a sentence for each word numbered 6-10
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 3x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday -Final Test
Phonics
This week we will work spelling with the final ck and k, and the digraph th. We will take Phonics Assessment #5 on Tuesday. We will also complete a Phonics Reader on Tuesday this week. Look for that in your child’s folder and have them read the story to you.

Reading
We will work on the story “Animal Park” this week. Please read the story and practice the word list with your child nightly. We will take the Oral Test on the Word List on Wednesday. We will take the Vocabulary and Comprehension Test on Friday.

Math
We are working on Subtraction this week. We will take the Chapter 4 Test on Tuesday.

Science
We will continue to work on “Rolling” in the Foss series.

**We will have an Anthracite Heritage Program on Wednesday morning and a Fire Prevention program on Friday morning!**

Notes
-Please remember to clean out the homework folders nightly and check test folders on Friday. All tests should be signed and returned on Monday.
-You can review the homework for the week by calling Homework Helpline (462-3000) and using my code 7258. You can also access my blog by going on the NS Homepage, clicking on NSES Elementary, then Homework Helpline and finally by clicking on my name.
-Specials; Mon.-Book Exchange Tues.-Computer Class
Wed.-Music Thurs.-Gym Fri.-Art

Thank-you!
Have a nice week!!

Homework Note for October 12-16;#7258

2009-10-13T04:37:00.001-07:00

No Spelling this week!

Phonics
This week we will work the letters Ee and Mm.

Reading
We will work on decodable and leveled readers this week.

Math
We will to work on Subtraction to 10 this week. Please review the addition facts at home. There will be homework on Thursday night.

Science
We will work on FOSS SCIENCE this week. We will do experiments with twirlers and rollers this week!!

We will discuss Christopher Columbus on Wednesday!

Notes
-NSE is collecting items for the soldiers for MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY! Items such as beef jerky, individual bags of snacks, cookies, crackers, gum, hard candy, cashews, peanuts, pens, puzzle books, playing cards, hot chocolate, coffee bags, flavored packets for bottled water, baby powder and wipes, body wash, hand sanitizer, chap stick, conditioner, granola bars, socks deodorant, q-tips, soap, tissues and shampoo. We will be collecting these items up until Friday, October 23.
-We will have a PTO sponsored show on Friday at 9:15. It is a fun game show called “Brainshow Mania.” The students get to participate in a real game show!!!
-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible.
-Thursday is Picture Retake day. The first packet must be returned in order to have a re-take.
-Specials this week;
Wednesday-Day 6- Gym (wear sneakers)
Thursday-Day 1-Art
Friday-Day2-Library

Thanks!
Have a great week!!

Homework Note for October 5-9;#7258

2009-10-05T10:42:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Burns
Homework Note
October 5-9

Spelling
Lesson 2
1. a 6. nap
2. an 7. tan
3. at 8. zip
4. tap 9. lap
5. lot 10. pit
Monday- Students will trace, write the words once and spell the words aloud for homework, using the packet provided.
Tuesday-Students will complete a “Fill-In-The-Blank” worksheet using words 1-5 in the packet provided and study. Please help your child with this!
Wednesday- Students will complete a “Fill-In-The-Blank” worksheet using words 6-10 in the packet provided and study.
Thursday-We will take a Pre-test. If your child gets all of the words correct then he or she is finished with Spelling for the week. If not, corrections must be written 3 times on paper provided.
Friday-The Final Test will be given to anyone that didn’t get 100 on Thursday!

Phonics
This week we will work the letters Kk, Cc and Bb. We will also learn the “k and c rule” this week. There will be a phonics reader “The Cat Cap” on Friday. Please read over that with your child.
**The “k and c rule” is that k comes before e, i or y and c comes before a, o, u or any consonant. **
Reading
We will work on the story “Get the Egg” this week. Please review the new word list nightly. The oral test on the word list will be given on Wednesday. The hardcover Reading books will be sent home nightly, as well. Please read and discuss the story with your child. The written Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be given on Friday!

Math
We reviewed subtraction to 6 today. The Chapter 3 Test on Subtraction to 6 will be given on Tuesday. We will begin Chapter 4 “Using Subtraction” on Wednesday. We will subtract to 10. Please practice at home!!!

We will complete Fire Safety activities this week. It is Fire Prevention Week!

Notes
-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible.
-Friday is Spirit Day!! Wear your Spartan t-shirt!!
-There is no school for students on Monday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 13!!
-Specials this week;
Monday-Day 1-Art
Tuesday-Day 2-Library
Wednesday-Day 3-Book Exchange
Thursday-Day 4-Computer Class
Friday-Day 5-Music
Thanks! Have a great week!!

Homework Note for September 28-October 2;#7258

2009-09-28T12:25:00.000-07:00

Spelling
Lesson 1
1. on 6. I
2. no 7. in
3. not 8. it
4. top 9. pin
5. pop 10. tip
Monday- Students will trace, write the words once and spell the words aloud for homework, using the packet provided.
Tuesday-Students will complete a “Fill-In-The-Blank” worksheet using words 1-5 in the packet provided and study. Please help your child with this!
Wednesday- Students will complete a “Fill-In-The-Blank” worksheet using words 6-10 in the packet provided and study.
Thursday-We will take a Pre-test. If your child gets all of the words correct then he or she is finished with Spelling for the week. If not, corrections must be written 3 times on paper provided.
Friday-The Final Test will be given to anyone that didn’t get 100 on Thursday!

Phonics
This week we will work the letters Hh, Gg and Rr. There will be a phonics reader on Thursday. Please read over that with your child.
Reading
We will work on the story “A Fox and A Kit” this week. Please review the new word list nightly. The oral test on the word list will be given on Wednesday. The hardcover Reading books will be sent home nightly, as well. Please read and discuss the story with your child. The written Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be given on Friday!

Math
We will to work on Subtraction to 6 this week. Please review the addition facts at home. There will be homework on Tuesday night- practice book pgs. 11 and 12 will be sent home to complete!

Science
We will complete a Farm Animal Unit this week!

Notes
-Please send the $4.00 party money as soon as possible.
-Specials this week;
Monday-Day 2-Library
Tuesday-Day 3-Book Exchange
Wednesday-Day 4-Computer Class
Thursday-Day 5-Music
Friday-Day 6-Gym (wear sneakers)
Thanks!
Have a great week!!

Homework for September 21-25;#7258

2009-09-21T10:02:00.000-07:00

Spelling
NO SPELLING UNTIL NEXT WEEK!!!

Phonics
This week we will work on blends and the letters Dd and Ff. There will be a phonics reader on Wednesday and Friday. Please read over those with your child.

Reading
We will work on the story “The Big Blue Ox” this week. Please review the new word list nightly. The oral test on the word list will be given on Wednesday. The hardcover Reading books will be sent home nightly, as well. Please read and discuss the story with your child. The written Vocabulary and Comprehension Test will be given on Friday!

Math
We will continue to work on Addition to 10 this week. Please review the addition facts at home. We will take the Chapter 2 Test on Thursday!

Science
We will be working on “Spinners” in FOSS Science this week!

Notes
-We will have a Pep Rally in our Gym on Friday morning in honor of Homecoming!! We will get to cheer on our football team and meet the Homecoming Candidates. Students may wear NS Spartan shirts with dress code appropriate bottoms!!
-We will have snack daily at 10:15. Please send a snack with your child, a drink can be sent as well. If you would like to send enough snacks for a week or longer please write your child’s name on the package and I will keep the snack and distribute it at snack time.
-Please remember to send a note to school on the day your child returns after being absent. If a note isn’t returned in 3 days it will be considered an illegal absence.
-Lunch money must be sent in an envelope with your child’s name, ID number and homeroom 105 on the front.
-Specials this week;
Monday-Day 4-Book Exchange
Tuesday-Day 5-Computer Class
Wednesday-Day 6-Music
Thursday-Day 1-Gym (wear sneakers!!!)
Friday-Day 2-Art
Thanks!
Have a great week!!

Homework Note September 14; #7258

2009-09-14T09:09:00.000-07:00

Spelling
NO SPELLING UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER!!!

Phonics
This week we will work on the letters Zz, Ss and voiced s, and Suffix –s.

Reading
We will continue working on our second story “Pig in a Wig”. The hardcover Reading book will be sent home on Monday and Tuesday nights. Please have your child read the story “Pig in a Wig” to you and ask questions as they read. We will take the written Comprehension and Vocabulary Test on Wednesday.

Math
We will be working on Addition to 10 this week. Please review the addition facts at home. You can review orally or on paper, it is a lot easier for the students if they memorize the basic addition facts.

Science
We will be working on “Balance” in FOSS Science this week!

Notes
-We will have snack daily at 10:15. Please send a snack with your child, a drink can be sent as well. If you would like to send enough snacks for a week or longer please write your child’s name on the package and I will keep the snack and distribute it at snack time.
-We will shop at the Book Fair on Wednesday. If you would like to shop at the Book Fair with your child you may do so this afternoon from 4-6pm.
-Please remember to send a note to school on the day your child returns after being absent. If a note isn’t returned in 3 days it will be considered an illegal absence.
-Lunch money must be sent in an envelope with your child’s name, ID number and homeroom 105 on the front.
-Specials this week;
Monday-Day 4-Computers
Tuesday-Day 5-Music
Wednesday-Day 6-Gym (wear sneakers!!!)
Thursday-Day 1-Art
Friday-Day 2-Library
Thanks!
Have a great week!!

Homework Note August 31; #7258

2009-08-31T12:19:00.000-07:00

Spelling
Please practice the Spelling list at home nightly. We will begin Spelling on Wednesday and there will be written homework on Thursday. The homework will be to complete pgs. 1 and 2 from the Spelling workbook. We will take the first Spelling test next Thursday (Sept. 10).

Phonics
This week we will work on the letters Pp, Ii, Ll and Aa.

Reading
We are working on a unit about animals. We will be reading and writing about animals in this unit!
There will be a decodable reader, “Tap! Tap! Tap!” sent home on Wednesday. “The Pack” will be sent home on Thursday. Please read those with your child and keep them at home.

Math
We will be working on Addition this week. Please review the addition facts at home. You can review orally or on paper, it is a lot easier for the students if they memorize the basic addition facts.

Science
We will be working on “Balance” in FOSS Science this week!

Notes
-We will have snack daily at 10:15. Please send a snack with your child, a drink can be sent as well. If you would like to send enough snacks for a week or longer please write your child’s name on the package and I will keep the snack and distribute it at snack time.
-Please complete all of the forms and return in the green folder as soon as possible.
-Please remember to send a note to school on the day your child returns after being absent. If a note isn’t returned in 3 days it will be considered an illegal absence.
-Lunch money must be sent in an envelope with your child’s name, ID number and homeroom 105 on the front.
-Specials this week;
Monday-Day 1-Art
Tuesday-Day 2-Library
Wednesday-Day 3-Book Exchange
Thursday-Day 4-Computer Class
Friday-Day 5-Music

May 18-22; #7258

2009-05-18T05:37:00.000-07:00

Spelling (Last Spelling Lesson!)
Lesson 25
1. cold 7. baked
2. wild 8. singing
3. mind 9. redness
4. child 10. hiking
5. fold 11. hopeless
6. colt 12. Wishes

Monday-write the words 2x’s each and study
Tuesday-write a sentence for words numbered 1-6
Wednesday-write a sentence for words numbered 7-12
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 5x’s each
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will review in Phonics for the rest of the year. We took our last Phonics Assessment last week!!

Reading
The new story for this week is “The Big, Big Sea.” The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly. We will continue to read the stories and do the workbook pages in Reading, but there won’t be any more tests given!

Math
We will review Adding to 20 on Monday and take the Chapter 18 Test on Tuesday. We will continue with Timed Tests to 12 and work on subtraction to 20 this week. The Chapter 18 test will be the last Math test given!

Science
We will continue with our Insect Unit!!! We will focus on Butterflies this week!!

Notes
-Tuesday morning we will have the “Teens Against Tobacco” students from the High School come over and do an activity with us out on the baseball field. It was postponed last week due to the weather.
-There is no school on Monday, May 25 -Memorial Day!
- Independent Readers;
Mon.-Robert Tues.-Jacob Wed.-Colby
Thurs.-Brianna Fri.-Amanda
Tues. (5/26)-Kaitlin

Thank-you!
Have a great week!!

May 4-8; #7258

2009-05-04T05:16:00.000-07:00

Spelling

Lesson 24

1. place 7. class
2. ice 8. goose
3. mice 9. horse
4. space 10. rinse
5. pass 11. November
6. miss 12. December

Monday-write the words 2x’s each and study
Tuesday-write a sentence for words numbered 1-6 and study
Wednesday-write a sentence for words numbered 7-12 and study
Thursday-write Pre-test corrections 5x’s each and study

Phonics
We will work on prefixes and suffixes this week. There will be a Phonics Reader on Monday and Friday.

Reading
The new story for this week is “Poppleton Everday.” The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.

Math
We will work on Solid Figures and Plane Shapes. We will also work on Adding to 20 this week!!

Science
We will begin our FOSS Science Unit on Insects this week!! We will have live specimens!!!

Thank-you!
Have a great week!!

April 27-May 1;#7258

2009-04-24T12:10:00.000-07:00

Spelling
Field Trip
1. owls 7. deer
2. spider 8. alligator
3. bison 9. bobcat
4. bear 10. porcupine
5. snake 11. zoo
6. wolf 12. chocolate

Monday-write a sentence for words numbered 7-12 and study
Tuesday-“Pre-Test”-write corrections 5x’s each and study
Thursday-“Final Test”

Phonics
We will work on digraph ei and ew, and the /o/ sound of “a” this week. There will be a Phonics Reader on Friday.

Reading
The new story for this week is “The Puddle.” The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.

Math
We will work on Calendars and Time. We will also work on Adding to 20 this week!!

Science
We will have a Quiz on Animals on Tuesday. There will be packets sent home on Monday to review for the quiz.

Notes
-We will go to Hershey on our Field Trip on Wednesday!! Please make sure your child dresses for the weather and wears the NSE red t-shirt. Sneakers should be worn. All students must bring a bagged lunch, with all contents being disposable. We will be leaving after announcements, so please don’t be late to school.

April 20--24-#7258

2009-04-20T06:20:00.000-07:00

Spelling
Field Trip
1. owls 7. deer
2. spider 8. alligator
3. bison 9. bobcat
4. bear 10. porcupine
5. snake 11. zoo
6. wolf 12. chocolate
We will do the “Field Trip” Spelling list this week and the beginning of next week! We won’t get a new list until May 4.
Monday-write the words 2x’s each and study
Tuesday-write the words in ABC order in your notebook
Wednesday-no homework
Thursday-write a sentence for words numbered 1-6 and study
Friday-no homework
Monday (4/27)-write a sentence for words numbered 7-12 and study
Tuesday (4/28)-“Pre-Test”-write corrections 5x’s each and study
Thursday (4/30)- “Final Test”

Phonics
We will work on digraph ie, combination wh and the /o/ sound of “a” this week. There will be a Phonics Reader on Tuesday.

Reading
The new story for this week is “Frog and Toad All Year.” The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.

Math
We will continue to work on Time to the hour and half hour this week. Please practice at home! The test on “Time” will be given on Thursday. On Friday we will begin Chapter 25 “Time and Calendar.”

We will work on a unit about “Animals” to prepare for the Field Trip and we will also work on Earth Week activities!!

Notes
-Please return the Field Trip permission slip as soon as possible!-Send an empty 2-liter soda bottle to school by Wednesday, if possible

2009-04-14T05:44:00.000-07:00

Spelling
Lesson 23

1. boy 7. boil
2. toy 8. point
3. enjoy 9. avoid
4. coy 10. coin
5. spoil 11. September
6. oil 12. October

Tuesday- write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Wednesday- complete the ABC order worksheet and study
Thursday-Pre-test corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on spelling words with –tch or ch and dge or ge. We will also read and spell with digraph ie. There will be a Phonics Reader on Tuesday.

Reading
We got our new book today. It is the last book in our Reading Series! The first story is “The Story of a Bluebird.” The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.

Math
We started learning about “Time” today! Please practice telling time to the hour and half hour at home!

We will work on Wind in FOSS science this week! We will make pinwheels and kites this week!!

April 6-8, #7258

2009-04-03T12:23:00.000-07:00

NO Spelling this week!!

Phonics
We will work on spelling with –tch and –ch.

Reading
We will read a few little readers to work on comprehension this week. We will get our new textbook when we get back!

Math
We will work on counting quarters and “Using Money” this week. We will not start “Time” until next week!

We will work on Weather in FOSS science this week! We will make Pinwheels!!

Notes
-We will have our Book It Pizza Party on Tuesday afternoon! Everyone has completed all of the assignments!!

-We will have an Easter treat on Wednesday morning. Students will be dismissed 2 hours early that afternoon. School will not reopen until Tuesday, April 14!!

March 30-April 3, #7258

2009-03-30T05:31:00.000-07:00

Spelling
Easter Words
1. basket 7. bonnet
2. rabbit 8. flower
3. egg 9. spring
4. hunt 10. chick
5. grass
6. Easter

Monday- write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 1-5
Wednesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 6-10
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on the Dropping Rule and Ghost Letter Digraphs this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Wednesday and Friday this week.

Reading
We will work on the story “Little Bear’s Friend” this week. The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.

Math
We will take the test on counting pennies, nickels and dimes on Tuesday. We will review on Monday. We will work on counting quarters and “Using Money” for the rest of the week. The following week, we will start “Time.”

We will work on Weather in FOSS science this week! We will use bubbles on Thursday!!

March 23-27;#7258

2009-03-23T06:20:00.000-07:00

Spelling
Lesson 22
1. chain 7. those
2. chase 8. that
3. chop 9. this
4. chin 10. then
5. chat 11. July
6. these 12. August

Monday- write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 1-6
Wednesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 7-12
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on the digraph ph and the soft sound of g this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Monday and Wednesday this week.

Reading
We will work on the story “Tumbleweed Stew” this week. The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly. We will make Tumbleweed Snack on Friday. If you would like to send something to add to our snack, we need pretzels, popcorn, goldfish, M&Ms, raisins, cheerios or chex cereal.

Math
We will continue to work on counting pennies, nickels and dimes to $1.00 this week.

We will work on FOSS science this week!

Notes
-We will have a Virtual Field Trip to the Bronx Zoo on Thursday morning at 10:00. It is a Long Distance Learning program that Mrs. Groody has set up for us!!

March 16-20, #7258

2009-03-17T06:14:00.000-07:00

No Spelling this week!! We will have a review Spelling Bee on Thursday!!

Phonics
We will work on digraphs oa and ey, and the vc’/v pattern this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Thursday.

Reading
We will work on the story “The Absent-Minded Toad” this week. The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.

Math
We will review “Fractions” on Tuesday. And we will take the Chapter 21 Test on Wednesday. We will begin Chapter 22 “Counting Pennies, Nickels and Dimes” on Thursday. Please practice counting the coins at home!!

We will work on FOSS science this week! We will discuss weather.

Notes
-We worked on St. Patrick’s Day activities and had a green snack today!!

March 9-13, #7258

2009-03-06T11:56:00.000-08:00

Spelling
Lesson 21

1. red 7.brown
2. blue 8. black
3. yellow 9. white
4. orange 10. pink
5. purple 11. May
6. green 12. June

Monday- write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 1-6
Wednesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 7-12
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraphs au and aw, and Wild Colt words this week.

Reading
We will work on the story “My Robot” this week. The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.
If you would like to construct a robot at home and write a little description about it, we will have a presentation on Friday for each child to discuss his or her robot!! This is not a mandatory assignment, just something for fun!!

Math
We will work on Fractions this week.

We will work on FOSS science this week!

March 2-6, #7258

2009-03-05T08:19:00.000-08:00

Spelling
Lesson 20
1. nail 7. play
2. paint 8. day
3. rain 9. stay
4. wait 10. clay
5. tail 11. March
6. gray 12. April

Monday- write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 1-6
Wednesday- write a sentence for each of the words numbered 7-12
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on suffix –es, diphthongs ou and ow, and the vc/ccv and vcc/cv patterns this week.

Reading
We will work on the story “Splash” this week. The Key Word and Comprehension Tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.

Math
We will take the Chapter 14 Test on Wednesday and the Unit 3 Test on Thursday. We will begin Chapter 21 “Fractions” on Friday.

We will work on FOSS science this week!

February 17-20, #7258

2009-02-17T05:42:00.000-08:00

Spelling
Lesson 18
1. coat 7. bow
2. toad 8. mow
3. road 9. blow
4. goal 10. crow
5. boat 11. any
6. grow 12. many

Tuesday- write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Wednesday- unscramble the words on the worksheet provided and spell the words aloud as you unscramble them
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work the “The Dropping Rule” and diphthongs oy and oi this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Thursday this week.

Reading
We will work on the story “Me On the Map” this week. The only test this week is an oral test on the Key Words and that will be given on Friday! Read the story and practice the Key Words nightly.

Math
We will continue to work on Math facts to 12! The Chapter 13 Test will be given on Thursday! We will begin Chapter 14 on Friday and it is more practice with Facts to 12!

*We will work on Dental Health this week!*

February 9-13, #7258

2009-02-09T05:35:00.000-08:00

Spelling
Valentine
1. sweet 7. red
2. cards 8. hugs
3. love 9. pink
4. kiss 10. heart
5. rose
6. mine
Monday-write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday-write a sentence for each number 1-5 in the notebook
Wednesday- write a sentence for each number 6-10 in the notebook
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work the v/cv’ pattern and digraph ea this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Friday this week.

Reading
We will begin Book 1-4 this week! The first story is “A Bed Full of Cats.” Please practice the story and key words nightly. The tests will be given on Friday.

Math
We will continue to work on Math facts to 12! Practice at home!!

*We will work on Valentine and Presidents’ Day activities this week!*

Notes
-Our Valentine Party will be on Friday afternoon! Students can bring Valentine cards any day this week!
-Please send the party money ($4.00) for the second half of the year as soon as possible.

February 2-6, #7258

2009-02-02T06:01:00.000-08:00

Spelling
Lesson 17
1. kite 7. cute
2. bike 8. cube
3. like 9. tube
4. time 10. flute
5. dime 11. could
6. tune 12. would
Monday-write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday-write a sentence for each number 1-6 in the notebook
Wednesday- write a sentence for each number 7-12 in the notebook
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work v/cv patterns this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Thursday this week.

Reading
We will work on the story “Rex and Lilly Playtime” this week. The tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and review key words nightly.

Math
We will continue to work on skip counting, even and odd numbers and ordinal numbers this week. We will take the Chapter 14 Test on Thursday. We will work on math facts to 12 next.

Science
We will work on Air and Weather in the Foss Science series this week!

Notes

-We will celebrate the 100th Day of School tomorrow. Bring your 100 Day projects!! We will be doing lots of fun activities!!

Homework for January 26-30, #7258

2009-01-26T05:59:00.000-08:00

Spelling
Lesson 16
1. food 7. rope
2. tooth 8. pole
3. room 9. cone
4. soon 10. home
5. moon 11. why
6. nose 12. when
Monday-write the words 2x’s each in the notebook and study
Tuesday-write a sentence for each number 1-6 in the notebook
Wednesday- write a sentence for each number 7-12 in the notebook
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph ow and v/cv patterns this week. We will have a Phonics Reader on Tuesday this week.

Reading
We will work on the story “Digger Pig and the Turnip “this week. The tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and review key words nightly.

Math
We will work on skip counting, even and odd numbers and ordinal numbers this week.

Science
We will work on Air and Weather in the Foss Science series this week!

Homework for January 19-23, #7258

2009-01-19T07:16:00.000-08:00

Spelling
Lesson 15
1. drum 7. grip
2. dress 8. grass
3. drag 9. grow
4. drop 10. grind
5. drink 11. says
6. grin 12. goes
Monday-no school
Tuesday-write the words 2x’s each and study
Wednesday- unscramble each Spelling word and spell it aloud as you do so
Thursday-Pre-test-corrections must be written 5x’s each on the back of the test paper.
Friday-Final Test

Phonics
We will work on digraph ow, combinations ir and ur, and the soft sound of c this week.
Reading
We will continue to work on the story “Making Friends, Keeping Friends”. The tests will be given on Friday. Read the story and practice key words nightly.

Math
We will continue to work on Counting and Ordering Numbers. We will take the Chapter 11 Test on Wednesday. We will begin Chapter 12 on Thursday “Number Patterns.” Please practice skip counting by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s at home.

Science
We will continue to work on Air and Weather in the Foss Science series this week!